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WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out after lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced the PRO Act of 2023. �

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? Like many people, I fell into the hospitality business by accident. My first job after graduating from Texas A&a

From contactless payments and QR codes to Real-Time Payments (RTP) and fraud management strategies, transforming how you accept payments can help strengthen your brand, drive reven

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida—AC Hotels by Marriott has opened a new property in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. AC Hotel by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown has commissioned artwork

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, a Texas Hill Country resort located on 300 acres in San Antonio, recognized its 30-year anniversary. The resort is h

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to STR’s latest data through February 25, 2023. The U.S. weekly occupancy level was

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? My initial inspiration was my parents. They purchased two “motels” in Springdale, Arkansas, when I was in the

TORONTO—Accor announced openings, renovations, culinary debuts, and experiences at properties across North and Central America. The year 2023 marks the opening of both Sofitel Le

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia—Mumford Company completed the sale of the Beckley, West Virginia-based Quality Inn and Atlanta, Georgia-based Comfort Suites. In the sale of the Beckley We

Meyer Jabara Hotels appointed Jay Sarkar as chief financial officer. Sarkar will manage the account processes for the company’s hotels and plan the financial future for the manag